Why Cutting Screen Time Doesn't Fix Teens' Social Skills (and What Actually Does)

Why Cutting Screen Time Doesn't Fix Teens' Social Skills (and What Actually Does)

Why Cutting Screen Time Doesn't Fix Teens' Social Skills (and What Actually Does)Rob Heller
Published on: 01/10/2026

Screen time bans alone don't rebuild teen social skills. Here's the research on what's actually missing, and how schools and parents can replace lost face-to-face reps.

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Why Screen Time Is Quietly Eroding Teens' Face-to-Face Communication Skills

Why Screen Time Is Quietly Eroding Teens' Face-to-Face Communication Skills

Why Screen Time Is Quietly Eroding Teens' Face-to-Face Communication SkillsRob Heller
Published on: 15/09/2026

Screen time isn't just hurting attention spans -- it's eroding teens' face-to-face communication skills, with real consequences at school and later at work.

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